
Hackathon Participant Gifts
- Best for
- Hands-on build events, Desk-side participant kits, Team check-in gifts
- Branding options
- Print, engrave and emboss options vary by item, Ask which methods are available for the selected model
- Popular styles
- Bamboo on selected stands, notebooks and cables, PU leather or RPET on selected mouse mats, Glass or stainless steel cups, including a ceramic-lined stainless option
- MOQ
- From 50 units, depending on the item
- Delivery
- Australia-wide; freight quoted per order
- Price range
- From AU$1.09 ex-GST at volume — exact price by quantity on each product
- Lowest From price
- I-Stand Aluminium Stylus Pen with Phone Stand — from AU$1.09 ex-GST
- Fastest turnaround
- Liquid-Filled Custom Mouse Pad with Floating Logo — 2 weeks · from AU$6.21 ex-GST
- Premium pick
- Reel Retractable 100W USB-C Charging Cable — from AU$5.65 ex-GST
- Express dispatch
- Express dispatch: finished orders leave our Sydney production within 24 hours — courier transit is separate and quoted per job.
- Proof
- Free digital proof before production, on every order
- Checked
- Prices verified 16 Sept 2026 · stock levels refreshed 27 Sept 2026 (Sydney time)
Sense2 supplies hackathon participant gifts with your branding, covering mouse mats, notebooks and pens, phone stands, cables, cups and mugs. Start from the desk where people actually build: where the mat sits, where the phone leans, where notes land. Materials and decoration methods vary by item, so confirm the selected model, quantity and date at quote. Setup and freight are quoted separately.
25 products match this collection.

























Why promotional hackathon participant gifts work — what the research says
- Of consumers say they would be more likely to do business with an advertiser after receiving a promotional item.
- Would have a more favourable view of the advertiser.
- Of US consumers hold a positive opinion of promotional products — a higher share than for TV, internet, mobile or social-media advertising.
Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US consumers) · All 19 product families · Compiled by Sense2 from the study's published tables · checked 23 Sept 2026. Category averages from a US consumer survey, not a forecast for any one product or campaign. Research provided by the Advertising Specialty Institute, ©2026.. Figures quoted as published; we do not adjust them.
How to choose
Decide the role each gift plays at the table. A mouse mat defines the work surface, so check its footprint against the bench space and whether a liquid-filled or lenticular face suits your artwork. A phone stand earns its spot if the angle and footprint are checked against how participants actually prop a phone during a build; ask for the dimensions before committing.
Then settle artwork placement and method. Engraving suits bamboo stands, cables and notebooks; pad print or digital print may be available on the same items, so ask which method applies to the model you pick. Check print contrast between your artwork and the surface colour, confirm the closure or cover of the selected notebook, and match cup material to your event context. Share quantities and the event date, then approve the digital proof before production.
Compare your options
| Type | Best for | Brand feel | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse mat | Defining the work surface | Flat, graphic canvas | Under every keyboard at the build table |
| Notebook and pen | Notes away from the screen | Understated desk presence | Idea capture between sprints |
| Bamboo phone stand | A visible mark at eye height | Warm material accent | Propping a phone during a build session |
| Cup or mug | Branding on a personal desk item | Personal item on the desk | Refuelling across the event |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest product in Hackathon Participant Gifts?
Right now I-Stand Aluminium Stylus Pen with Phone Stand carries the lowest From price in this collection: from AU$1.09 ex-GST. The From price is the unit price at higher quantities; the minimum order is stated on the product. Get the exact unit price for your quantity from its quantity breaks: https://sense2.com.au/product/200082
I-Stand Aluminium Stylus Pen with Phone StandWhat is the fastest product to get branded in Hackathon Participant Gifts?
Liquid-Filled Custom Mouse Pad with Floating Logo has the shortest production window in this collection: 2 weeks from artwork approval, from AU$6.21 ex-GST. Production starts once you approve the proof; freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order. https://sense2.com.au/product/1061
Liquid-Filled Custom Mouse Pad with Floating LogoWhich product in Hackathon Participant Gifts suits executives or a more designed gift?
Reel Retractable 100W USB-C Charging Cable is the premium pick in this collection (from AU$5.65 ex-GST) — the finish Sense2 recommends for leadership teams, board-level clients and milestone gifts. To compare it against the lowest-priced option, ask for both prices at your quantity. https://sense2.com.au/product/201562
Reel Retractable 100W USB-C Charging CableWhat is the minimum order for hackathon participant gifts?
Minimums start at 50 units in this range; each product states its own minimum order. Unit price depends on quantity, so ask for a stepped quote across the quantities you are weighing up.
How can hackathon participant gifts be branded with a logo?
The branding methods listed across this range are laser engraving, embossing, debossing and printed label. Sense2 supplies the finished item with your branding applied as one order; the print area and positions are stated on each product page, and you approve an artwork proof before production starts.
How long does production take for hackathon participant gifts?
From under a week for stocked express lines up to 8 weeks from artwork approval, depending on the product — each product page states its own production window. Freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order.
Are there eco-friendly hackathon participant gifts?
Yes — 8 products in this range are made with bamboo, wheat straw or recycled materials. Each product page states its material, so the sustainability claim you make to your recipients is backed by the item itself.
Can I order a sample of Hackathon Participant Gifts before placing a full order?
Yes — samples are available. Samples are charged at cost plus freight up front, and we credit the sample cost back on orders of 100+ units (and for returning customers) — so the sample effectively costs nothing once you order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.
Does the Best Price Guarantee apply to hackathon participant gifts?
Yes. If you show Sense2 an Australian competitor's advertised price for an identical product, we verify it and match it — the guarantee covers promotional merchandise resellers operating in Australia and excludes clearance, seconds and manufacturer pricing. Details are in our terms.
Can I order hackathon participant gifts in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or elsewhere in Australia?
Yes — Sense2 supplies hackathon participant gifts Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast and Hobart, with dispatch from our production centres and freight quoted for your destination on each order. City pages: https://sense2.com.au/locations/sydney, https://sense2.com.au/locations/melbourne, https://sense2.com.au/locations/brisbane.
What are hackathon participant gifts typically used for?
Most of this range is chosen for conferences, trade shows and delegate kits. Tell Sense2 the occasion, the recipients and the quantity and we will point you to the right pieces for the brief.
Mouse mat, notebook or phone stand: which first?
Map the desk first. If bench space is tight, a smaller mat or a stand may fit where a large mat crowds the keyboard. Ask for the dimensions and printable area of each selected item, then decide which one carries your artwork.
Will our logo engrave well on bamboo?
Engraving is an available option on selected bamboo stands, cables and notebooks. Contrast depends on artwork density and the surface, so discuss print or engraving for the specific model and review the digital proof before approving production.
What is the minimum order process?
Send the item, your quantity and artwork to request a quote. Sense2 confirms stock availability, order minimum and allowed branding methods for that specific item. Setup and freight are quoted separately, so compare the full order cost.
When should we confirm the gifts?
Share the event date early. Availability, artwork approval, production and freight all sit on the timeline. Sense2 confirms current lead time for the selected item at quote, so the schedule can be checked before you commit.
Any care or material points to check?
Ask which material the selected item uses and how it should be cared for. Liquid-filled and lenticular mats, PU leather, RPET, glass, ceramic, stainless steel and bamboo each have their own considerations; request product-specific information rather than assuming from the material name.
How does proofing work before production?
Sense2 prepares a digital artwork proof for your selected item. Check placement, dimensions and contrast against the surface colour, then approve before production begins. The digital view does not verify physical feel, exact shade or how the item sits on a desk.
Related pages
One desk, four small objects
Picture the long bench before the build begins. A mat is rolled out where each keyboard will sit, artwork planned around the space the mouse actually travels. Beside it, a bamboo stand props a phone at the angle that was checked against the bench before the room was set. A notebook lies open for the half-formed ideas that never make it to a screen. Consider the choices behind each object: where the mark sits when the mat is flattened, which face of the stand is seen, whether the pen clips to the cover or sits loose. Ask how each item is picked up, where it rests, and whether it fits the bench it will share for the weekend.
When people reach for these
At the check-in table
Hand out a notebook and pen with placement checked so the mark faces out on the cover.
Alongside the keyboard
Compare mat footprints and artwork area against the bench space before the room is set.
Next to the build station
Check the stand angle and mark position so the phone leans where hands are not working.
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